The Aztecs tried again when he transferred. Zyrus will be a nice weapon for defensive coaches to use in his time with the program. He was named to the American Athletic Conferences all-freshman team after averaging 7.3 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.3 blocks per game. JP can add a different dynamic into the Aztec offense. I think I entered the portal, and then a minute later my phone was just buzzing and buzzing and buzzing. Dozens upon dozens of schools have reached out, including multiple high majors. 17 Cincinnati, headed to one. Im very happy for him, very proud for him. 205, SF / I told everyone to take a week and decompress, Dutcher said. #GoAztecs pic.twitter.com/uSQDEhHveg. He committed Oct. 11, 2 weeks before he initially planned, choosing the Aztecs over Arizona and Washington. . He has massive size while maintaining his mobility, as he was athletic enough to play on defense as well. 175, PG / 205, SF / Another: All three flew under the radar on the AAU circuit. 18 San Diego State Aztecs. 11/10/2020. (@elijahsaunders_) September 24, 2021. Enter address: This website, like most media sites, uses small files called cookies to anonymously customize the advertising that you see. Recruiting is interesting, Dutcher said, because everybody has different tastes in players. No. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Welcome to the first post in our twelve-part recruiting breakdown series. I didnt feel like I was connected with the (Duquesne) coaches, Baker said. Johnson recently played in the PrimeTime 40 Showcase, an invitation-only event in Portland for the top prep prospects from the Northwest, and was honored as the alpha dog by organizers. The long, wiry Baker is part of a surge of players to leave the Duquesne program. Some nights he might score 25 points. He is a Div. He transferred to Montana and sat out 2019-20 (and reshaped his body by losing 35 pounds), then started 18 times and averaged 9.9 points before leaving the team in mid-February. 6-4 / The Aztecs could conceivably put a lineup on the floor next season that goes 6-3, 6-4, 6-7, 6-9 and 6-10, an average nearly three inches taller than the starting five in 2020-21 that had only one player over 6-6 and included 5-8 Terrell Gomez. 2021 Recruiting Breakdown: San Diego State. He wants to be the best him possible, and he knows its only going to come from being coached hard. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the San Diego Union-Tribune. Terrell Gomez has already said he wont, and Matt Mitchell and Jordan Schakel are widely expected to follow him into professional basketball. 240, PG / I think thats important for him. Instead, he opted to attend a post-graduation prep academy in Ohio and a year later picked Duquesne in Pittsburgh over Coastal Carolina. He has great size, making him difficult to tackle, especially once he reaches full speed. The trick was finding a wing who could guard multiple positions in SDSUs switching defensive scheme and make 3s at a high rate after losing Schakel and Mitchell. As their season began with a victory, San Diego State basketball planted seeds this week for the future by inking a pair of four-star recruits. Some people just look better in scarlet & black. He has a variety of pass-rushing moves to get past blockers and eats up blocks in the passing game. On the first week of the July evaluation period, Dutcher didnt go to the high-profile tournaments back east but quietly drove to Los Angeles for a small event where Johnson was playing. Both student . I just didnt feel the connection. 210, PF / Johnson is rated a four-star prospect by the major recruiting services and ranked as high as 83rd nationally by 247Sports (and No. He has great footwork and takes fantastic angles to the ball, giving him an advantage. 6-6 / Ive been grinding all my life chasing dreams, Johnson said on Instagram. That gives Dutcher 14 players on scholarship for 2021-22, one over. 115 at his position, No. 145-ranked recruit in the nation, according to Rivals, averaged 15.7 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2 assists in 22 games on a team that won the 2021 Arizona Interscholastic Association Conference 6A Boys Basketball State Championship. Koren Johnson, a highly rated guard from Seattle who plays for Wasatch Academy in Mt. I felt like I had a good connection with the coaches, Baker told the Union-Tribune. Another plus: SDSU has seven seniors on its 2021-22 roster, offering freshmen entering next season the real possibility of immediate playing time. Help us grow with a monthly contribution. They have to evaluate what they think is best for them in the long term. His power jumps out from his film and his legs are constantly moving, demonstrating how he doesnt give up on plays. Simmons overpowers defenders while run-blocking, moving them completely out of the way or simply knocking them down. And thats expected to be it for freshman, at least for now. 6-10 / 200, SG / The idea is that while transfers bring proven talent and keep you old, freshmen set the culture for the program as they grow older and teach that to newcomers. Brady looks every bit of a future starting middle linebacker. San Diego State DL Jonah Tavai, WR Jesse Matthews best prospects for three-day draft, though several Aztecs expected to be free-agent signings, Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceSign Up For Our NewslettersSite Map, Copyright 2023, The San Diego Union-Tribune |. NCAA BK. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 6-5 / That was his junior season after spending his first two at City College of San Francisco. San Diego State 2021 Offers. Avinger excels at tracking the ball in the air and moving into position in the path of the ball while moving receivers out of position at the same time. But he grew up dreaming of playing for USC and committed shortly after the Trojans offered him. 6-7 / The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Aztecs. San Diego State. There are no obvious connections to the SDSU, coming from Huntsville, Ala., but he has included SDSU among the growing list of schools that has expressed interest. If we see something in a player, it doesnt matter what his ranking is. By Saturday morning, Utah State coach Craig Smith had been hired. Zavier is a big presence on the offensive line. Around a month ago, top-150 NCAA Basketball prospect Elijah Saunders came out with a final five list. Gonebure is also adept in pass-protection, moving well laterally and maintaining solid football moving backward. Josh is coming to San Diego State as part of their WR unit. For their efforts, they secured the top class in the Mountain West this year, coming out ahead of several Power 5 teams in the process. Now its Malachi (Flynn), its Jalen (McDaniels). 180, C / The Aztecs, led by fifth-year head coach Brian Dutcher, played their home games at Viejas Arena as members in the Mountain West Conference. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. SF / And its still early. 184, C / 247Sports . In short, there isnt much not to like in this class for the Aztecs. BROOKINGS, S.D. 20 shooting guard and No. Whoops! New Zealand will be a boon to the future Aztec secondary whenever he gets on the field. His turnover rate (12.1 percent) was lower than any of the Aztecs except Schakel. If youre uncertain about his potential, ask Rhode Island. Davis makes cuts and changes direction quickly, making it difficult for defenders to get in position to tackle him. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 247Sports. Lamont Butlers decision: Should he stay or should he go? He believes that his maturity levels here has gone up and theyll continue to go up at San Diego State. 220, SG / 6-8 / He is a difference-maker as both a receiver and a defensive back. His offensive metrics were through the roof. TyTy Washington Compass Prep (Chandler, AZ) 6-3 / 185. Ilaisa brings college-ready size to the offensive line. 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He plays tight coverage and has great closing speed as he times his strides perfectly to make a play on the ball. The NCAA has offered athletes in all sports an extra year of eligibility, which further increases the usual glut of players looking for new homes as teams add incoming freshmen. Even if both stay, the Aztecs still must probably replace three starters. 21+ (18+ NH/WY). 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Noah should play right away and has the potential to become an all-conference CB during his time in college. He picked Utah and blossomed into a first team all-conference selection. That includes four on the frontcourt, withJoshua Tomai, Nathan Mensah, Jaedon LeDee, andTahirou Diabate all entering their senior campaigns. Basketball; 2021 Player Commits. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune). @Aztec_MBBs pregame speech https://t.co/qL3nqc32zK, Opposing coaches Dan Hurley & Brian Dutcher sit down with @SethDavisHoopsahead of their championship matchup. He also received interest from Kentucky, Arkansas and Creighton. Elijah Saunders has power conference potential so for San Diego State Basketball to land his commitment is huge. NFL Draft, Wyoming Spring Game, CFP, Conference Realignment, Golf Champions. Men's college basketball rosters: Comings and goings for 2023-24. Theyre just scratching what they could be. He is also a stout blocker who can make an impact in the run game. He does everything for us, whatever the game allows, said Peterson, whose starting lineup includes commits to Ohio State, Purdue and Syracuse. He is skilled as a run-blocker, driving back defenders into the second level and clearing a path for running backs. He kept . (SDSU) South Dakota State women's basketball head coach Aaron Johnston announced the addition of two signees as part of Wednesday's National Signing Day. He simply dwarfs opposing defenders and engulfs them with his size in run-blocking thanks to his ability to move laterally. 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Hes an assistant coach at the University of the Pacific.Byrd chose the Aztecs over ten other programs, including California and Stanford, as well as Mountain West programs Colorado State, New Mexico, and San Jose State. If Cal transfer Matt Bradley is only around for one season, this team will need all the imported firepower they can get in the upcoming recruiting class. 195, PF / Christian is a giant on the offensive line, standing at a towering 69. Darrion figures to develop into a productive rusher for the Aztecs. He was an all-defensive selection in the ACC and averaged 8.1 rebounds over his career. Eligibility restrictions apply. SDSUs 2009 class that featured future NBA All-Star Kawhi Leonard and four-year starter Chase Tapley was ranked in the 80s. San Diego State Basketball gets off to a good start in its 2022 recruiting class, landing talented three-star forward prospect Elijah Saunders. Cameron has the skill of a wide receiver in the body of a tight end. He has the speed, route-running, and hands that set him apart. Following Dutchers stated philosophy of getting old and staying old, that means dipping their ladle into the transfer pool again. He was second in both scoring (14.4) and rebounding (5.9) before leaving the team in late February a day after leading scorer Xavier Johnson did. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. 6-8 / Haskell is mobile and shifty, evading defenders with his long strides and he throws pretty accurately on the run. @elijahsaunders_ is now an #Aztec4Life. And he has a high basketball IQ as the son of a coach. Mayden makes accurate throws in the pocket, or on the run and appears to command an offense well. Its transition basketball, move the ball, open space where you can create for yourself and for your teammates. The Aztecs tried again when he transferred from Kentucky two years ago and finished second to Arizona. Former Duquesne F Chad Baker is transferring to San Diego State. But I think Noah Avinger is the best player in this class and is going to be the next great San Diego State defensive back. 220, PF / 180, SF / 6-2 / People are still processing what they think they want to do, so I think whats in the portal is only a fraction of whats going to be in there. And that may have played a part in the recruiting sweepstakes for Saunders, as he has made his decision to the benefit of San Diego State. Ross is one of the better offensive linemen entering the Mountain West. 2022-2023 San Diego State Season Leaders Points Matt Bradley 12.6 Darrion Trammell 9.8 LaMont Butler 8.8 Jaedon LeDee 7.9 Keshad Johnson 7.7 Rebounds Nathan Mensah 5.9 Jaedon LeDee 5.3 Keshad Johnson 5.0 Matt Bradley 3.8 Micah Parrish 3.6 Assists LaMont Butler 3.2 Darrion Trammell 2.9 Matt Bradley 2.1 Miles Byrd 1.2 Jaedon LeDee 0.9 Blocks 6-2 / Mike: Simmons, Avinger, Baskerville, Maseuli, Mike: Simmons, Avinger, Baskerville, Maseuli, Fiaseu, Williams. They have the unquestioned most talented recruiting class in the Mountain West this cycle. 6-7 / (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images). Hes the point guard at powerhouse Wasatch Academy in Utah and had Michigan coach Juwan Howard raving to a fellow coach that hes one of the best passers Ive seen in this class. Some consider him the best player on a Wasatch team that starts players committed to Ohio State, Purdue and Syracuse. DJ hails from Bishop Gorman HS. He was 6-7 as a freshman in college. What Johnson showed on Saturday that really stood out from previous viewings was his defensive intensity it was great to see him pick up full court and sit down and be a bulldog on the ball. He has breakaway speed that allows him to turn quick routes into huge gains. If we can get the right freshmen and we think theyre good enough, then well just plug holes with transfers later. Darrion comes to SDSU by way of powerhouse Saguaro HS in Arizona. Simmons is arguably the best recruit in the Mountain West and has the size to play immediately. Also, they picked up a few talented players in the transfer portal and brought in some quality preferred walk-ons on special teams. San Diego State won its regular season opener on Tuesday against UC Riverside, 66-53. https://t.co/MbFHpt3917, College basketball world not about the late East Coast start time. They have to be completely in if they want to stay.. Arizona guard Jemarl Baker (10) is considered a top target by SDSU in the transfer portal. Watch SDSU's top plays from the final game. If they can get a couple more talented recruits, their 2022 class will be set to have an impact immediately and in the future overall. He came here for a challenge and to be the best him. And he loves basketball, a workaholic. 185, PG / JP brings great size to the tight end position. Cam is an electric running back coming out of Texas. Go Aztecs.. Basketball. Also, he is a dynamic threat after the catch, changing direction quickly and simply out-running defenders. 162 recruit, the No. I mean, he plays super fast. The high-profile reputation for this program will serve them well for prospects that Pac-12 programs arent after but still has power conference potential. SDSU coach Brian Dutcher (left), assistant Dave Velasquez and the rest of the staff landed a prep recruiting class ranked 19th nationally by 247Sports. Void in ONT. 6-10 / Byrd, the son of a former college coach, played in the oldest division anyway with a wiry frame that is still developing and putting on weight. 2024 May Team Recruiting Rankings, Spartan spring football report: Be surprised, very surprised, April 2023: a month of enticing energy and enthusiasm. It will keep going. The last two Jalen McDaniels and Malachi Flynn are in the NBA, which no doubt was a selling point. Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA (select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. 5 San Diego State in the second round of the Men's NCAA . Coach Brian Dutcher could lose as many as seven seniors off his 2021-22 roster and has said he hoped to replace three with high school recruits and the rest with transfers in the spring.
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